PROSTHESIS:
In the Greek language this means "putting
to" such as an artificial substitute for
a missing body part like an arm or leg used
for functional or cosmetic reasons, or both.
A Prosthetist is a health professional skilled
in prosthetics who practices its application
in individual cases.
PROSTHETIC
SERVICES
Early or Immediate
Postoperative Prosthetic Fitting
Lower Extremity
Prosthetics
Hip Disarticulation
and Hemipelvectomy
Upper Extremity
Prosthetics
ORTHOSIS: In
the Greek language this means "making straight"
such as an appliance or apparatus used to support,
align, prevent, or correct deformities or to
improve the function of movable parts of the
body. An Orthotist is a health professional
skilled in orthotics and knowledgeable about all
aspects of orthotics.
ORTHOTIC
SERVICES
Foot Orthoses
Ankle Foot Orthoses
Knee Orthoses
Knee Ankle Foot
Orthoses
Upper Extremity
Orthoses
Hip Orthoses
Cervical/Spinal
Orthoses
PROSTHETIC SERVICES
Early
or Immediate Postoperative Prosthetic Fitting
Upper and lower extremity applications
Lightweight residual limb protectors
Lower
Extremity Prosthetics
All standard fitting options including:
Energy-storing feet
All current suspension systems
Silicone suction systems
Vacuum-assisted suspension
systems
Ultra-light components
Clear thermoplastic diagnostic
sockets
Additional above-knee features:
M.A.S. socket design
Narrow M-L socket design with
total flexible brim
Microprocessor knee control
systems
Hip
Disarticulation and Hemipelvectomy
Copolymer ultra-light socket system
Ultra-light titanium components
Test socket fitting procedure
Hemipelvectomy sitting orthosis
Upper
Extremity Prosthetics
Partial hand – Custom design systems
Below elbow – All standard fitting options
including:
Otto Bock Myoelectric system
using total contact,
flexible brim design
Above elbow – All standard fitting options
including:
Hosmer electric elbow
Boston Myoelectric elbow
Utah Myoelectric arm
Cosmetic above elbow with
flexible suction socket
Interscapular/Thoracic (Forequarter)
Plastazote lightweight shoulder
filler
ORTHOTIC SERVICES
Foot
Orthoses
UCBL inserts
Partial foot inserts
Leather ankle gauntlet
Ankle
Foot Orthoses
Tone-reducing modifications (pediatric)
Custom and off-the-shelf posterior leaf spring
AFO
Metal and leather AFO
Custom-molded rigid or articulated AFO
Total contact and patellar tendon weight-bearing
AFO
Knee
Orthoses
Hinged neoprene knee sleeve
Patellar stabilizer
Postoperative hinged knee immobilizer
ACL/PCL orthosis
Unloading “OA” orthosis
Contracture-reducing knee orthosis
Knee
Ankle Foot Orthoses
Various knee lock configurations
Stance control KAFO
Ischial weight bearing
Hip joint and pelvic band
Upper
Extremity Orthoses
Finger prehension “tenodesis” WHFO
Leather wrist gauntlet
Thermoplastic positioning orthosis
Contracture-reducing elbow orthosis
Hip
Orthoses
Scottish Rite hip abduction orthosis
Postoperative THA hip abduction orthosis
Hip dysplasia orthosis
Cervical/Spinal
Orthoses
Standard corsets and abdominal binders
Cervical collars and cervical-thoracic orthosis
Scoliosis TLSO, Postoperative TLSO
Thoracic extension orthosis
PEDORTHIST:
An allied health professional knowledgeable
about all aspects of prescription footwear and
related devices. A Pedorthist is able to customize
or fabricate shoes for everyone from diabetic
footwear to running shoes for athletes.
MASTECTOMY FITTERS:
We have a certified fitter for postoperative
and preoperative mastectomy patients at all
of our Silhouette Shoppes. Our fitters are professionally trained to provide the
proper fit for breast forms or any feminine
fit required for comfort.
